Primary caregiver - Day Care Center - Full time-Days
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Description
At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
Mercy One Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed Mercy One Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF‑accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services.
Mercy One operates two hospital‑based skilled nursing units and a 40‑bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, Mercy One Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Primary caregiver
As a Primary caregiver at Mercy One, you will provide care for children ranging in age from six weeks to two years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of the children.
Responsibilities- Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and always conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
- Demonstrates specific customer focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills, and professional behavior.
- Understands and attempts to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the infant, toddler, assesses needs and responds appropriately.
- Makes parents and teachers aware as to when the child is developmentally ready to move to the next classroom.
Required
- Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for Mercy Medical Center.
- Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.)
- Must have well developed communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Must like and be patient with children.
- Must be able to accompany the children on outside field trips.
- Must have fundamental knowledge of the growth and development of the child, with particular emphasis on infants and toddlers.
- Must be flexible.
- Must demonstrate good hygiene techniques in accordance with Center guidelines.
- Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on the changing needs of the department and/or the organization.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must earn 6 hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year.
- Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified time frames as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.
Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and…
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